This Resource Super Profits Tax does seem to be a bit confusing, although in some ways it should be very simple.
If a company makes excess profits selling material that is the property of every Australian, (ie: our Land) then what is wrong with that company giving some of that … Read the rest
A word for word quote by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, on the ABC’s 7.30 Report on 17th May 2010:
“I know politicians are going to be judged on everything they say, but sometimes in the heat of discussion you go a little bit further than you would if it was … Read the rest
When were the Federal Elections held in Australia ?
A list of the Australian Federal Election dates is shown here, with links to separate pages on this site where results details will be shown. (These pages are currently being created).
The Australian 2007 Federal Election was held on 24th November 2007
There were 13,646,539 eligible voters on the day, and 12,930,814 (or 94.76%) of them voted.
Voting is compulsory in Australia, and those without a valid reason to not vote would have received a … Read the rest
The Australian 2004 Federal Election was held on 9th October 2004.
The main party Leaders were:
John Howard – Liberal/Nationals
Mark Latham – Australian Labor Party
There were 13,098,461 eligible voters on the day, and 12,354,983 (or 94.32%) of them voted.
Voting is compulsory … Read the rest
The 2001 Australian Federal Election was held on Saturday 10th November 2001. This was an Election for all 150 seats in the House of Representatives, and 40 seats in the Senate.
John Howard was the Leader of the Liberal/National Coalition party
Kim Beazley was … Read the rest
The Australian 1998 Federal Election was held on 3rd October 1998.
The Voting Split was:
There were 12,154,050 eligible voters on the day, and 11,545,201 (or 94.99%) of … Read the rest
The Australian 1996 Federal Election was held on 2nd March 1996.
There were 11,740,568 eligible voters on the day, and 11,244,017 (or 95.77%) of them voted.
Voting is compulsory in Australia, and those without a valid reason to not vote would have received a … Read the rest
The Australian 1990 Federal Election was held on 24th March 1990.
The 1990 election was the ALP’s leader, Bob Hawke, fourth successive electoral victory, the leader of the Liberal opposition was Andrew Peacock.
4,950,069 voted Lib/Nationals – 51.1%
4,930,834 voted … Read the rest
The Australian 1966 Federal Election was held on 26 November 1966, just 3 days short of 3 full years since the last Federal House of Representatives election.
The population of Australia at the time of this election is estimated to be about: 11,600,000
The … Read the rest
